Marji was a girl going to a co-ed, french, non-religious school in the 1970s. But in 1980 that changed. Women were told to wear veils to school. The schools could no longer be co-ed. People with different beliefs were always arguing with each other.
The chapter "The Veil" introduces the cultural revolution, and what kind of child Marji is like. She is very religious, and wants to be a prophet. During the night she has conversations with god. These conversations reminded me of another book I once read, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
In a panel in Persepolis, the dialogue says: "Every night I would have a big discussion with god." "God, give me more time, I'm not quite ready yet."
This is very similar to Margaret's discussions with god. She would ask him questions, make requests, (as Marji did) and tell him about her issues. She was not as religious as Marji, but their conversations were both ways of getting comfort by talking to someone.
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